"Why are you so happy today?" Aya asked the moment I walked into the room.
"Nothing. Is it wrong to be happy now?"
She suddenly threw a piece of paper at me. "Bullshit. What is it really?"
"Tss. You're annoying."
"Oh, come on. Don't even try to lie, it doesn't suit you."
I rolled my eyes. "Ugh, fine, fine. I'll tell you. So, this is what happened..."
Flashback...
"Yes! I'm his girlfriend! Hello!"
Shit, Alys! You got this! Go, before Kei gets ahead of you tomorrow!
"G-girlfriend?" the stunningly beautiful woman asked. Why does she look so shocked??
"Yes!" I replied with a full smile, then stood next to Drake and clung to his arm. And—he didn't push me away!! Progress!!
"Really? What's your name, dear?" asked, I think, Drake's dad?
"Alys. Alys Perez—soon to be Palma," I said, flashing a peace sign.
Drake's dad laughed. "This kid's something else, huh, Katrina?"
Ate Katrina just smiled. God. She's really, really beautiful.
"Come inside, Alys. Have you had a snack?"
"Uh—yes, sir. Actually, I just stopped by to let you know that I'm your son's girlfriend!"
Drake's dad laughed again. "How long have you two been together?"
"Uhm... about five minutes," I said, raising my hand, "But I promise, Drake's dad, we'll last long! Right, Drakey Baby?"
Drake just glared at me. Gay, maybe?
Drake's dad smiled. "I'll be counting on that, Alys. By the way, don't call me Drake's dad. It's a bit too long, hahaha!"
"Then what should I call you?"
"Call me Tito Steve. And this is your Tita Katrina, my fiancée," he said, putting an arm around Tita Katrina.
"Hello po, Tito Steve and Tita Katrina! Nice meeting you! I'll be going now. Bye, Drakey Baby!"
Then I ran away. Shit. That was nerve-racking!!
Present...
"Seriously, Alys? Drakey Baby? You're disgusting!!" Aya screamed at me.
"So what? It rhymes, it's cute!"
"Whatever. So why are you really happy??"
Ugh. Aya's so slow. "Because Drake is my boyfriend now!!"
Suddenly, our classmates turned to look at me—I guess I shouted.
The other girls just rolled their eyes. Psh. Bitter much?
"As if. He'll break up with you later."
"No, we're official!! Tito Steve will be mad if he dumps me!!"
Aya burst out laughing. "Haha! Shit, Besh. Your shamelessness is on another level!"
"Whatever! At least I completed my mission."
"He'll break up with you soon, trust me."
"And what if he doesn't?"
"I'll teach you how to read the time. Deal?"
"Deal!"
So yeah, my genius best friend and I made a bet. Hoho. Drake came into the classroom and went straight to his seat before falling asleep. Doesn't he sleep at home??
The entire first period passed with Drake just resting his head on his desk. Why don't the teachers scold him?! So unfair!!
Recess came, and of course, Aya and I were in the cafeteria again. Sundae and fries—again.
"Alys, hey!!"
I accidentally spilled my fries. "Aya, seriously!! My fries!!"
"Shut up, Alys!! Look—Kei's following Drake. Let's go follow them!!"
Whoa. I looked outside the caf. Yep, Kei's following Drake. Oh no! Maybe she's about to execute her evil plan! Oh noes! That can't happen! I don't want to see Sheen crying again!
"Let's go, Aya. Let's follow them!"
I dragged Aya to Drake's usual hangout spot under the tree.
We were about 10 meters away from Drake's spot. We couldn't hear what they were talking about.We were just peeking from behind a tree.
"Hey!"
"Ayy!!" I turned around and saw—Sheen, my love, "What are you and Aya doing there?"
Then he peeked too.
Oh no!! He saw Kei and Drake. Oh noes!!
"Uhm, should we go back to class?" I asked.
Crap! Why are his eyes tearing up again?!!
"Geez, Sheen!" Aya said as she handed him a tissue. "You're a guy and yet you cry so much. Psh."
I hit Aya. "Aya, come on..."
"It's fine, Alys. Sorry, Aya. I just really love Kei..."
Ugh! Damn it! His tears are affecting me too much.
I pulled Sheen away. "Stay here, Aya."
We went to Drake's hangout. Kei looked surprised.
"What now, Sheen?! Are you stalking me?!" Kei yelled.
I stepped in. "Excuse me, Kei. Sheen's here because I'm introducing him to my boyfriend. Drakey Baby, this is Sheen—my best friend." I smiled triumphantly. What now, Kei? Bwahaha!
"Pardon? You? Drake's girlfriend? Huh! Dream on, Ms. Whoever-you-are."
I looked at Drake. "Hey, I'm your girlfriend, right?!"
"Ah." Then he rolled his eyes at me.
"You hear that, Kei?! 'Ah' means yes. So goodbye and good riddance! And Sheen, aren't you leaving too? Go with Kei. You're both bitter anyway." Then I pushed the two of them toward each other.
When I looked to my side, Drake was staring at me.
Oh noes. What do I do now?!!